What if every time you go out on a date with your spouse, all you talk about is work, bills, schedules, and — if you have them — kids? As vitally important as those things are to discuss, we chat about how you can have a date-night conversation that’s NOT about work, bills, schedules, or kids. Listen in as we share four steps you can put into practice.

4 Steps to Date-Night Conversations That Deepen Your Connection
Set a timer.
Pick out conversation starters in advance.
Choose questions wisely.
Listen well and be curious.

Us Time Challenge

Go on a date night and practice these steps. Make sure you and your spouse each pick out a conversation starter or two that you want to ask the other.

Links Mentioned in This Episode
“15 Things Happy Couples Talk About That Draw Them Together” from LifeHack.com (https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-things-happy-couples-talk-about-that-draw-them-closer-together.html)
Karen Ehman’s free printable, “Getting to Know You Again Date Night Questions” (https://karenehman.com/freebies/)

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
Website (https://ashleighslater.com/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor) 

What if every time you go out on a date with your spouse, all you talk about is work, bills, schedules, and — if you have them — kids? As vitally important as those things are to discuss, we chat about how you can have a date-night conversation that’s NOT about work, bills, schedules, or kids. Listen in as we share four steps you can put into practice.
4 Steps to Date-Night Conversations That Deepen Your Connection
<ol>
<li>Set a timer.</li>
<li>Pick out conversation starters in advance.</li>
<li>Choose questions wisely.</li>
<li>Listen well and be curious.</li>
</ol>
Us Time Challenge 
Go on a date night and practice these steps. Make sure you and your spouse each pick out a conversation starter or two that you want to ask the other.
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li>“15 Things Happy Couples Talk About That Draw Them Together” from LifeHack.com (<a href="https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-things-happy-couples-talk-about-that-draw-them-closer-together.html">https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/15-things-happy-couples-talk-about-that-draw-them-closer-together.html</a>)</li>
<li>Karen Ehman’s free printable, “Getting to Know You Again Date Night Questions” (<a href="https://karenehman.com/freebies/">https://karenehman.com/freebies/</a>) </li>
</ul>
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li>Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/</a>)</li>
<li>FREE Team Us Study Guide (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/</a>)</li>
</ul>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
<ul>
<li>Website (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">https://ashleighslater.com/</a>)</li>
<li>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/">https://www.instagram.com/ashleighslater_author/</a>)</li>
<li>Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor</a>) </li>
</ul>

The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one.

Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years.

Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us.

The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years. Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us.

The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because...

Team Us

The best marriages have a teamwork mentality. Spouses serve each other, support each other, and celebrate each other. They tackle life together, and when one slips, the other gives grace. Husbands and wives can be vulnerable with each other because they know they rise and fall as one. Do you want a marriage like this? On each episode of the Team Us Podcast, married couple Ted and Ashleigh Slater come alongside you and your spouse as friends and mentors. They talk openly, honestly, and humorously about the betters and the worsts of their marriage, sharing how grace, commitment, cooperation, and lots of laughter have kept them united over the years. Whether you’re newly married and desire to build a strong foundation, or you’ve been married longer and your relationship needs a little TLC, you’ll gain practical, realistic ideas for strengthening your Team Us.

How to Have a Date-Night Conversation That’s Not About Work, Bills, Schedules, or Kids

In this week's episode, we talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage.

More from Jennifer Rothschild
Visit Jennifer's website (https://jenniferrothschild.com/)
Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/amos/)
Take Courage: A Study of Haggai by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/take-courage-a-study-of-haggai-bible-study-member-book-video-access/)
Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/psalm-23-the-shepherd-with-me-bible-study-member-book/)
The 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild (https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/category/podcast/)
Follow Jennifer on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jennrothschild/)

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/)
FREE Team Us Study Guide (https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/)

Connect with Ted and Ashleigh


Website (https://ashleighslater.com/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor)

In this week's episode, we talk with author, speaker, Bible teacher, and podcaster Jennifer Rothschild and her husband Phil about how to team up in all seasons of life.
Take the "Us Time" Challenge
Find a couple you know who has been married for thirty years or more. Ask them what they’ve done to remain a team, and then put some of their advice into practice in your marriage.
More from Jennifer Rothschild
<ul>
<li>Visit Jennifer's website (<a href="https://jenniferrothschild.com/">https://jenniferrothschild.com/</a>)</li>
<li>Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life by Jennifer Rothschild (<a href="https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/amos/">https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/amos/)</a> </li>
<li>Take Courage: A Study of Haggai by Jennifer Rothschild (<a href="https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/take-courage-a-study-of-haggai-bible-study-member-book-video-access/">https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/take-courage-a-study-of-haggai-bible-study-member-book-video-access/)</a> </li>
<li>Psalm 23: The Shepherd With Me by Jennifer Rothschild (<a href="https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/psalm-23-the-shepherd-with-me-bible-study-member-book/">https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/store/product/psalm-23-the-shepherd-with-me-bible-study-member-book/)</a> </li>
<li>The 4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild (<a href="https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/category/podcast/">https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/category/podcast/)</a> </li>
<li>Follow Jennifer on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild">https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild</a>) and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennrothschild/">https://www.instagram.com/jennrothschild/)</a> </li>
</ul>
Team Us Resources<a href="https://amzn.to/3EWS51B"></a>
<ul>
<li>Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/</a>)</li>
<li>FREE Team Us Study Guide (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/</a>)</li>
</ul>
Connect with Ted and Ashleigh
 
<ul>
<li>Website (<a href="https://ashleighslater.com/">https://ashleighslater.com/</a>)</li>
<li>Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/teamuspodcast/</a>)</li>
<li>Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor">https://www.facebook.com/ashleighslaterauthor</a>)</li>
</ul>

How to Team Up in All Seasons of Life with Phil and Jennifer Rothschild

What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage.

Take the "Us Time" Challenge

Pick one of these practices to make a habit.

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
FREE Team Us Study Guide

Links Mentioned in This Episode
Debra Filet’s Instagram post
“The Sound Relationship House: Build Love Maps” by Ellie Lisitsa at The Gottman Institute
Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Apology Languages and Their Meanings on Kirk Cameron on TBN
The Apology Language Quiz
The Surprising Secret of Highly Happy Marriages by Shaunti Feldhahn
Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl {Episode 36}

What relationship-building habits do you and your spouse have? Listen in as we share five practices that, if made a habit, can potentially improve your marriage.
Take the "Us Time" Challenge
Pick one of these practices to make a habit.
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3EWS51B">Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">FREE Team Us Study Guide</a></li>
</ul>
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FI9X_rttE/">Debra Filet’s Instagram post</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-sound-relationship-house-build-love-maps/">“The Sound Relationship House: Build Love Maps”</a> by Ellie Lisitsa at The Gottman Institute</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfacyTYchTU">Dr. Gary Chapman: The 5 Apology Languages and Their Meanings</a> on Kirk Cameron on TBN</li>
<li><a href="https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-language">The Apology Language Quiz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3Kl6OFc">The Surprising Secret of Highly Happy Marriages</a> by Shaunti Feldhahn</li>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us-podcast-episode-36/">Navigating Mental Health as a Team with Jon and Brett Seidl {Episode 36}</a></li>
</ul>

5 Habits to Improve Your Marriage

Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need.

Listen to the EpisodeTake the "Us Time" Challenge

Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some.

Team Us Resources
Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage
FREE Team Us Study Guide

Links Mentioned in This Episode
"Couple Devotional: Community" by Laird Crump at Focus on the Family
"How to Make (New) Couple Friends" at Prepare and Enrich

Do you and your spouse have couple friends? In this episode, we discuss why making them can sometimes be challenging, offer you some practical tips on how to find and connect with other married couples, and share three types of couple friends we all need.
Listen to the EpisodeTake the "Us Time" Challenge
Think about your couple friends. Do you have some? If so, schedule a time to go on a double date or hang out. If you don’t, come up with a strategy for making some.
Team Us Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3EWS51B">Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ashleighslater.com/team-us/free-team-us-study-guide/">FREE Team Us Study Guide</a></li>
</ul>
Links Mentioned in This Episode
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.ca/content/couple-devotional-community)">"Couple Devotional: Community"</a> by Laird Crump at Focus on the Family</li>
<li><a href="https://www.prepare-enrich.com/blog/how-to-make-new-couple-friends/">"How to Make (New) Couple Friends"</a> at Prepare and Enrich</li>
</ul>

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